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In this one-hour course, you will learn copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables our world to work mo
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California - and demand will only grow from here. This free training will prepare plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and
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As the utility industry transitions from centralized generation to a more distributed energy future, understanding the role of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Distributed Energy Resource Manag
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Trellis Impact, June 23-25, San Francisco, California
Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Trellis Impact brings together the leaders powering the future of carbon, energy, circular economy, climate tech and beyond to spark break
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Free Webinar: Builder’s Perspective - Insulation and Air Sealing, May 26, 9:30 - 11 am PT
Insulation and air sealing are critical aspects of construction, contributing to improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, greater indoor air quality and resiliency during a wildfire emerg
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Free Webinar: Common Cents - Overcoming Barriers For Sustainable Schools, April 16, 12 - 1 pm
Join Illinois Green Alliance as we explore innovative strategies to create healthier, energy-efficient schools that foster student success and community trust. In this virtual education session,
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Free Webinar: Designing Water Resilient Buildings, April 15, 10 - 11 am PT
As water scarcity, infrastructure strain, population growth, and conservation mandates intensify, design teams are being asked to rethink how buildings source, use, and reuse water. This continuing ed
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Site Visit to Neville Island Concrete Plant, March 9, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The urgency to reduce embodied carbon from materials and construction is reshaping how the built environment is designed and delivered. This site visit to Castle Builders Supply concrete plant on Nevi
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In this year's WestportREADS selection, All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, much of Manhattan is underwater due to melting glaciers. Before real life follows fict
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Free Webinar: Unitary versus Split Heat Pump Water Heating Systems, January 29, 10 - 11:30 am PT
This course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how they can be used in new or retrofit building a
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Discover how battery storage makes renewables reliable and how you can leverage utility-scale insights, ideal for energy pros and policy-curious learners.
Battery energy storage is the ke
This course will discuss Energy Code applicability to nonresidential tenant improvement and alterations, highlighting specific requirements for lighting, mechanical, and envelope improvements.
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The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t
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Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)
Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…
Learn the basics of design and construction for Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) and Near ZEB for new construction & existing homes and buildings. These "green" buildings not only reduce our c
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Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
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Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm
Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust
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11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX
The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin
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LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre
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CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City
From the Host:
"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme
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Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am
Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries.
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Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT
https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…
Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?
The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide througho…
Free: Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, 7-8 pm, August 15
Did you know that more than 40 percent of our energy consumption is coming from homes and commercial buildings? Our buildings and built environment are a large contributor to our carbon emissions. Thi…
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